Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

What’s happening? Hackers obtained law enforcement details and data for DC law enforcement officials. When negotiations broke down, the data and officer information was released. Why is this important? In practical terms, release of specific law enforcement information could impact prosecutions and courts. How will this be important? This is just the beginning CNN | […]

What’s happening? Florida has 18 different sports betting bills floating around its Legislature. None have data security provisions. And, if like Florida your state has tribal gaming, the Compact allow the tribes to set data security standards. Why is this important? Does the sports betting law or legislation in your state include a data security […]

What’s happening? North Carolina Legislature approved an exception to warrant process to allow law enforcement to track cell phone data in real time if there is risk of death or serious body harm. Why is this important? It is these types of constitutional issues where Libertarian leaning Republicans and ACLU agree. Because of that, oversight […]

What’s happening? New York Legislature is considering S6486 (2021 | NY) that would prohibit bitcoin mining because of the environmental concerns. Why is this important? NY will take 3 years to study the environmental impact. The industry says “A single cryptocurrency transaction uses the same amount of energy that an average American household uses in […]

What’s happening? Ransomware hackers took over the Colonial Pipeline which led to gas station shortages in the Southeast Why is this important? The pipeline owner paid $5 million in ransom to get gas flowing again. The lingering question is whether by paying the ransomware will other bad actors feel empowered? How will this be important? […]

What’s happening? “The National Guard Cybersecurity Support Act would give governors the power to deploy on their own, and allow states to quickly respond to cybersecurity threats against government programs and information systems.” Why is this important? If you were watching the live stream of the Texas House of Representatives this week when it and […]

What’s happening? Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies Corp. is developing technology that will limit the need for repairs in EV batteries Why is this important? Imagine a world with remote diagnostics and repairs How will this be important? Open any paper and see the stats of the growth of EVs and the predicted future growth Yahoo Finance […]

What’s happening? it’s a mouthful… In 2019 Wyoming passed a law to make bitcoin mining and blockchain a sort of safe haven in Wyoming, seeking to lure business to Wyoming. Why is this important? This week the Federal Reserve announced it was opening up comment period for “Account Access Guidelines for the Reserve Banks” which […]

What’s happening? Florida was poised to pass a data security bill that put consumers in control of the use of their data, a a manner similar to California’s landmark legislation. The bill was a priority of the Speaker of the House and was in conference committee. Why is this important? Florida’s largest companies hired 343 […]

What’s happening? A groundbreaking new solution to gas flaring and monetization of stranded natural gas with the help of Bitcoin mining. Why is this important? The energy use of bitcoin mining, which is enormous can offset flareups How will this be important? Flareups are a constant regulatory and legislative creature and bitcoin mining offers a […]